Latest local news, weather and high school sports from the Midlands

Friday, May 17, 2013  Australian politician sorry he accidentally 'liked' Facebook photo of prankster exposing self

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  Connecticut chef planning to feast on cicadas

Wednesday, May 08, 2013  Beekeeper called to remove hive of 60,000 bees from Utah cabin, a 6-hour job for $600

Sunday, May 05, 2013  Former South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford's ex-wife wants a judge to ban cameras or recording equipment from the courtroom when a judge hears trespass allegations this week.

Monday, April 15, 2013  Michigan judge holds self in contempt, pays $25 fine after his smartphone disrupts hearing

Friday, April 05, 2013  Can concrete float?  Engineering students from the University of South Carolina are hoping the answer is yes, as they compete  in the American Society of Civil Engineers' regional conference on Friday.

Tuesday, April 02, 2013  Easter egg hunt at Seattle zoo turns violent; 2 moms duke it out

Friday, March 29, 2013  Missouri man accused of using prosthetic penis to pass drug test; has pleaded not guilty

Thursday, March 28, 2013  Ready, aim: Phillies' minor league club to debut 'urinal gaming system' at Pennsylvania ballpark

Wednesday, March 13, 2013  New York City Jack Russell terrier undergoes surgery to remove $1.11 in pennies he swallowed

Wednesday, March 13, 2013  Missouri golfer survives frightening fall into sinkhole while playing Illinois course

Sunday, March 10, 2013  A Clemson University researcher says widespread interest in the world of the undead isn't just a random fad.

Friday, February 22, 2013  Massachusetts boy calls 911 over bedtime; officer goes to home to explain what's truly an emergency

Thursday, February 21, 2013  104-year-old Michigan woman stays forever young(er) on Facebook, as site can't handle 3-digit age

Tuesday, February 19, 2013  Parking companies unleash new weapons as bunnies take toll on cars at Denver airport